BETHLEHEM TOWN HALL AUDITORIUM, 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar. 813-4299. The Delmar Community Orchestra rehearses 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays. The Orchestra will perform a series of four concerts this fall. New members are always welcome, and instrumentalists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate. The Orchestra is especially seeking new members in the string section.

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GWU THE CENTER, 274 Washington Ave., Albany. Soul Rebel Performance Troupe will hold an audition for "Camp Logan," 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 and 3-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. "Camp Logan" is a World War I Military Drama in two Acts. A theatrical drama based on the 1917 Courts-martial and execution of 19 Black Soldiers of the 24th Infantry. Looking for six black males 18-40 and one white male from 30-50 years. No memorized monologues necessary. Reading will be from the script. For more information, call Jean-Remy Monnay at 253-2888.

NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM, Adirondack Hall, First Floor, Madison Avenue, Albany. 486-2024. Music Jam, noon-2 p.m. Thursdays. Take a lunch-time musical break or join the musicians as they play acoustic music inspired by the Celtic tradition of jigs, reels, waltzes, hornpipes, and marches, as well as occasional popular songs, jazz standards, and early music. All levels of skill on any acoustic instruments are welcome. Bring several copies of sheet music for those who do not play by ear or for the tunes that are not commonly known.

DANCINGALBANY ELKS LODGE, 25 South Allen St., Albany. 477-5684. English Country Dance, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4. Dances will be called and taught by Brad Foster. Live music will be by Eric Buddington on violin, Jean Monroe on piano and Sue Polansky on clarinet. Admission is $25; $23 for Capital ECD members.

BENNINGTON MUSEUM, 75 Main St., Bennington, Vt. 802-447-1571. The Jane Stickle Quilt, on view through Sunday, Oct. 21; Largest collection of Grandma Moses paintings in the world as well as the largest collection of 19th century Bennington pottery. In the other 7 galleries, the museum presents a 1924 Wasp Touring Car, one of only 20 produced, military artifacts, one of the earliest 'stars and stripes' in existence, fine and decorative arts and more. Open every day through October. Adults, $10; seniors and students over 18, $9. Admission is never charged for younger students.

BROOKSIDE, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. 885-4000. "The Threads of Time," featuring quilts in the museum's collection, will be on view through January 2013; Horses and More, works by Bob Ewell, through Saturday, Nov. 3.

THE HYDE COLLECTION, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. The Summer of Light, with contemporary light artist Stephen Knapp and traditional Tiffany Glass, through Saturday, Dec. 1. From Process to Print: Graphic Works by Romare Bearden, through Jan. 6, 2013. The Door Project, an installation of 12 doors transformed into painted and assembled works of art by area youth, 13-20. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday and most national holidays. General admission, $8; members, students and children 12 and younger, free; seniors 60 and older, $6; students, $4; Wednesdays, free; active duty U.S. military and family, free.

THE IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM, 370 Broadway, Albany. 427-1916. Irish American and New York City artist Stephen Flanagan's works from his portfolio entitled "Port of Albany." Open to the public 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 11. Donations, $3 adults; $2 seniors; free for children 14 and younger.

THE IROQUOIS INDIAN MUSEUM, 324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave. 296-8949. Birds and Beasts in Beads, new exhibit. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Adults, $8; seniors and students, $6.50; children 5-12, $5; children under 5, free when accompanied by an adult.

THE MARTINEZ GALLERY, Cannon Building, Suite 203, 3 Broadway, Troy. 274-9377. Prints and Gouaches by the late Richard Callner. The gallery is open 2-5 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday and by appointment.

miSCI (museum of innovation and science, formerly the Schenectady Museum), 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. ZOOM into Science from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Visitors will enjoy a fun-filled day of hands-on science activities and demonstration stations. There will also be special planetarium shows offered every half hour, and Seeing, a new exhibition about visual perception from San Francisco's Exploratorium will be open. For more information, call 518-382-7890 or visit www.miSci.org.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE, 99 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 584-2225. Tails and Terpsichore, through Nov. 24; En Pointe!, through Nov. 18; Eleo Pomare: The Man, The Artist, The Maker of Artists, through Nov. 18; American Ballet Theatre: Then and Now, through Nov. 18; Christopher Duggan at Inside/Out: In Celebration of Jacob's Pillow's 80th Season, through May 2013. The Museum is open through Nov. 18. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

THE NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM, Madison Avenue, Albany. 474-5877. 1934: A New Deal for Artists, through Jan. 20, 2013 in the West Gallery. Works of Adirondack photographer and conservationist Seneca Ray Stoddard, through Feb. 24, 2013. An Irrepressible Conflict: The Empire State in the Civil War, through Sept. 22, 2013. The museum is open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission is free.

RENSSELAER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 57 Second St., Troy. New exhibit commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, through Saturday, Dec. 22.

SUNNYVIEW REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, Viewpoint Gallery, 1270 Belmont Ave., Schenectady. 9th International Acquisitions Exhibition for Artists with Disabilities, featuring a collection of unique artworks created by artists from around the world who have disabilities during business hours, through Saturday, Oct. 27.

THE NEW YORK STATE CAPITOL, State Street, Albany. State Office of General Services announced online registration is now available for OGS' annual "Capitol Hauntings" tours of the New York State Capitol. The "Capitol Hauntings" tours are free and open to the public with tours being offered at noon and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Friday, Nov. 2. The Capitol is closed Saturdays and Sundays. Pre-registration is required. Individuals and groups of 10 or less may register online at www.ogs.ny.gov. Larger parties may call 473-7582 to register.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 100 Second St., Troy. 274-7071. "The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream," 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25. Free.

UNIVERSAL PRESERVATION HALL, 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs. 917-414-5571. Author Gary Stine presents a Public Presence workshop, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. The workshop is suitable for adults over the age of 19. Pre-registration is required; the cost is $100 per person; $60 for students with a valid college ID. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Universal Preservation Hall. Pre-registration can be completed with a credit card at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/282620.

YADDO, Saratoga Springs. 584-0746. The Yaddo Garden Association is hosting 'Ghosts in the Yaddo Gardens' tours. The one hour docent-led walking tour through the Yaddo gardens will meet at 5 p.m. Fridays and Sundays, through Sunday, Oct. 28 in the Yaddo garden parking lot. The fee is $10; children 12 and younger are free, accepted in cash at tour time.